Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dual Enrollment?
- Dual Enrollment is the term used to describe enrolling in a college course and earning college credits while still enrolled in another K-12 institution.
What are the Eligibility Steps for Dual Enrollment?
Dual Enrollment Students
- Students are permitted to enroll in 11 units for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
- Complete and Submit the Dual Enrollment Form
- Must have the following Signatures:
- Student
- School Counselor, Principal, or Designated Signer
- Parent / Guardian
- Must have the following Signatures:
- Upload Forms online through our Google Form
Are there any Conditions to Dual Enrollment?
- Students shall receive college credit for the community college courses that they
successfully complete.
- High School Credit for a class is determined by your High School.
- Please talk with your High School counselor about this.
- Please talk with your High School counselor about this.
- High School Credit for a class is determined by your High School.
- Dual Enrollment Students may not enroll in the following:
- Pre-collegiate courses (1-99)
- Cerritos College has determined that non-transferable courses are the types of courses that would not be considered “advanced scholastic” in nature. Example: English 52, Math 75, ESL 4 or 5.
- Courses not available to the student within their school district.
- Students may not enroll in a college course to alleviate a high school deficiency. For instance, students who failed a course in high school may not retake it at Cerritos College.
- Physical education courses (PEX) in Summer
- Athletic Courses (ATH) or Physical education courses (PEX) are Not allowed in Summer
- PEX and ATH Courses may be allowed via approval from the Dean of HPEDA during the
Fall and Spring Semesters Only! Students interested in taking a PEX or ATH Class should
submit their Dual Enrollment Forms to dualenrollment@cerritos.edu & Dual Enrollment
will send the form to the Dean to review and make a decision.
- Pre-collegiate courses (1-99)
- Dual Enrollment students do not receive priority enrollment status.
- Please plan ahead and have backup options in case your desired class is full.
I heard they are offering Dual Enrollment Classes at my High School. How do I get more information?
- Dual Enrollment students are encouraged to talk with their High School Counselor to
see what Cerritos College classes are being offered through their High School.
- The high school counselor will let you know what classes are being offered and if you are eligible.
What are the steps to take a Dual Enrollment Class at Cerritos College?
- Complete the Cerritos College Application online (2 Parts) - YouTube Video Tutorial
- Go to Cerritos College Website and Click "Apply Now"
- Create your Open CCC apply Account
- Start & Complete your Cerritos College Application
- Make sure you hit "Submit My Application" on the last page
- Your Cerritos College student number will be emailed to you within 24-48 hours.
- Complete the Dual Enrollment Form
- Dual Enrollment Form (English) | Dual Enrollment Form (Spanish)
- Complete the full form including student information, class name and 5-digit number, and signatures from the student, parent, and counselor or administrator at your High School
- Complete the Google Form and upload your Completed Dual Enrollment Form Online
- Enroll for your Classes
- Students will be emailed by Admissions once their Dual Enrollment Forms are processed.
- Students must enroll themselves through their MyCerritos account.
- Check your MyCerritos for registration appointment or Open Enrollment.
- To Log in: User Id: Use Student ID / Password: Date of Birth (MMDDYY)
- High School students do not have priority registration, so students are advised to
have alternative classes in case their first choice is full.
- Pay Your Student Fees:
- Students are required to pay for their health fee every semester they take a class.
- Associated Students of Cerritos College (ASCC) Fees and Representation Fees are charged per semester as well, but can be waived using the forms below:
- The $46 per unit fee will be waived for students once the Dual Enrollment Forms are processed.
- You may pay your student fees online via your MyCerritos account.
- It takes 5 - 7 business Days for Enrollment Fees to be removed from your MyCerritos account.
How do I apply for Cerritos College?
- YouTube Video Tutorial
- Go to Cerritos College Website and Click "Apply Now"
- Application is 2 Parts, please make sure you fill out Both Parts
- Set-up your CCC Apply Account
- Start & Complete your College Application
- Your Cerritos College student number will be emailed to you within 24-48 hours.
- Your Cerritos College Student number is a 7-digit number.
How do I Enroll for the Class I want to take on campus or online?
- Make sure you have applied to Cerritos College for the Semester you want to take a
Class
- Make sure you have completed your Google Form & uploaded your Dual Enrollment Forms.
- Make sure your Dual Enrollment Forms have been processed and approved
- You will receive an email from Admissions or Dual Enrollment notifying you.
- You will receive an email from Admissions or Dual Enrollment notifying you.
- Log into your Cerritos Portal
- Username: Cerritos College Student ID Number
- Password: Full Birthday - No slashes (Month/Day/Year)
- Check your MyCerritos account for registration appointment day & time
- Enroll for courses on your MyCerritos account.
How do I register for the Class I want to take at my High School?
- Step 1: Talk with your High School Counselor
- Your high school counselor will let you know what classes are being offered and if
you are eligible.
- Your high school counselor will let you know what classes are being offered and if
you are eligible.
- Step 2: Complete the Cerritos College Online Application
- YouTube Video Tutorial
- Go to Cerritos College Website and Click "Apply Now"
- Application is 2 Parts, please make sure you fill out Both Parts
- Set-up your CCC Apply Account
- Start & Complete your College Application
- Select the Semester you will be taking the Class
- You will receive your Cerritos College student number 24-48 hours after you submit your application via email.
- Your Cerritos College Student number is a 7-digit number.
- Step 3: Complete the Dual Enrollment Form
- Dual Enrollment Form (English) | Dual Enrollment Form (Spanish)
- Complete the full form including student information, class name and 5-digit number, and signatures from the student, parent, and counselor or administrator at your High School
- Complete the Google Form and upload your Completed Dual Enrollment Form Online
What is MyCerritos?
- MyCerritos is a student account that contains valuable information pertinent to all
students including:
- Enrolling for Classes
- SRT Placement
- Transcript Downloads
- Payment Center
- Campus Announcements,
- Student Center (View Enrollment & Financial Aid, View Holds & Fees, etc.),
How do I get to MyCerritos?
- Go to the Cerritos College Website: www.cerritos.edu
- Select Quick Links at the top of the page – Choose Cerritos Portal
- Sign-in with your User Name & Password
- Username: Cerritos College ID Number (7 digits)
- Password: Birthday (Month, Day, Year)
- If month and day are single digits, please put a “0” in front.
- Use your full Year of Birth (Ex. January 1, 2004 = 01012004)
- Select MyCerritos from your Cerritos Portal Menu
WHAT IS CANVAS?
- Canvas is the main online platform professors use to teach classes at Cerritos College. Professors will often place your Syllabus, assignments, lectures, and messages on this platform; so students should check their class page in Canvas often.
HOW DO I GET TO CANVAS?
- Go to the Cerritos College Website: www.cerritos.edu
- Select Quick Links at the top of the page – Choose Cerritos Portal
- Sign-in with your User Name & Password
- Username: Cerritos College ID Number (7 digits)
- Password: Birthday (Month, Day, Year)
- If month and day are single digits, please put a “0” in front.
- Use your full Year of Birth (Ex. January 1, 2004 = 01012004)
- Select Canvas from your Cerritos Portal Menu
What Fee’s do I need to Pay?
Students are responsible for paying the following fees:
- Student Health Fee: $19.00 (Fall & Spring) / $16.00 (Summer)
- Student Activities / ASCC Fee: $19.00 (Fall & Spring) / $13.00 (Summer)
- Fee can be waived by filling out the Student Activities Fee Waiver Request on the
ASCC Website: https://www.cerritos.edu/activities/forms-and-resources/default.htm
- Fee can be waived by filling out the Student Activities Fee Waiver Request on the
ASCC Website: https://www.cerritos.edu/activities/forms-and-resources/default.htm
- Representation Fee: $2.00
- Fee can be waived by filling out this form: https://www.cerritos.edu/admissions-and-records/_includes/docs/forms/Cerritos_College_Student_Representation_Fee_ua.pdf
- Fee can be waived by filling out this form: https://www.cerritos.edu/admissions-and-records/_includes/docs/forms/Cerritos_College_Student_Representation_Fee_ua.pdf
- Lab / Material Fees: Cost varies - view in the class schedule, if any.
- The Enrollment Fee ($46/unit) is waived for High School Students
- It takes 5 - 7 business Days for Enrollment Fees to be removed
- If you notice any Non-Resident fees on your account, please contact our office so we can look into them.
Do you have additional questions?
- Visit our Zoom Page where we have Staff that can help answer your Questions. https://www.cerritos.edu/epp/Zoom.htm
- Email Us: https://www.cerritos.edu/epp/Dual_Enrollment_Contact.htm
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